How many of you guys out there have pulled the engien out of a TBSS?

I'm looking for some pointers. I know the front axle is gonna create more problems than what you would typically get in a truck which I'm not looking forward to...

Does anyone have any helpful tips? Things i may not realize I'm getting myself into?

 

Start drinking first.

 

yea I think that's going to be a must

 

Start dating a man or woman with small hands lol.

 

That oil pan is the kicker being AWD.

 

kicker is a nice way to put it...

 

It's not easy even for experienced techs. You might think I am crazy but I pull the trans first, it doesn't take me that long. With the trans and exhaust out of the way it makes the job a lot easier. you will save time and aggravation in the long run. that's how I do most of my longitudinal motor jobs.

 

That's good advice Mark , your def a pro at these particular engine swaps .

 

Awd makes it a bitch.

 

I leave Trans in take the intake off and unbolt the pan let it drop a bit unhook pickup and go up and out I support Trans with ratchet strap sounds complicated but it's not. But you could do it the other way too. It's not near as bad as some